Program: Short Term Assessment and Treatment Unit
Organization: Children's Centre Thunder Bay
Description of Services:
  • Offers a 60 day, six bed live-in treatment program that provides a safe, structured home-like environment for children/youth who are in severe crisis
  • Reassess the child/youth at regular intervals to determine if a treatment extension is required
    • Services provided are intended to:
    • Stabilize high risk behaviours
    • Allow for comprehensive assessment and treatment
    • Actively engage the child/youth and their family
    • Assist with the successful transition back home
    Requirements
    Fees: None
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Children and youth between 11 to 16 years of age who are experiencing any of the following:

    • A severe crisis

    • Behvioural difficulties

    • Emotional dysregulation

    • High risk of self-harm
    Application: For more information or to make a referral, contact either the office or the Access Network
    Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English
    Contact Information
    Phone Numbers: 807-343-5000
    Toll-Free: 1-855-486-5037
    Fax: 807-345-0444
    Website: www.childrenscentre.ca/live-in-treatment
    Address: 283 Lisgar St
    Thunder Bay, ON
    P7B 6G6
    Map
    Location: Located at Water St near Lisgar St
    Hours: Office Mon, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Tue-Thu 8 am-7 pm


    Live-in services: Mon-Sun 24 hours

    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 2/3/2026